Program Manager 3 - SATCOM OU

Northrop Grumman

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Dulles, VA · McLean, VA Posted 11 days ago $193,000–$289,600 / year
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Northrop Grumman’s Multi-Domain Operations Division seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead SATCOM programs at their Dulles or Colshire Virginia locations. This role involves managing program execution across various functional organizations, providing status updates to management and customers, and implementing efficiency improvements using Earned Value Management methodologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in space-related projects, from proposal through delivery, and a proven track record of leading teams to achieve goals. Key skills include business acumen, issue resolution, communication, program integration, resource planning, scope control, supplier management, and technical performance monitoring. This position requires managing complex programs with significant financial and operational oversight, emphasizing collaboration and customer focus in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Earned Value Management Spacecraft Development Satellite Systems Ground Systems Program Management Project Lead IPT Lead CAM Role Business Acumen Issue Resolution Communications Management Program Integration Resource Planning Scope Configuration Supplier Management Technical Performance Monitoring

What you'll do

  • Manage and monitor functional organizations supporting program execution.
  • Provide regular status briefings to upper management and customers.
  • Identify and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Utilize Earned Value Management methodologies for project tracking.
  • Lead programs from proposal through delivery, ensuring schedule adherence.
  • Plan and manage resources within organizational constraints effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years or Master’s and 8 years of program management experience.
  • Experience managing Space programs including spacecraft, satellites, ground systems, and space payload systems.
  • Proven ability to manage programs from capture strategy/proposal through delivery stages.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve common goals across various settings.
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management methodologies and tools for program monitoring.

Market check

Salary context

This $193,000–$289,600 range sits above 86% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$145,750–$227,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,767–$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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